The
Cockatoo
Classification: The kingdom is anamalia, phylum is chordata, and class is aves.
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Distinguishing characteristics of
chordata are vertebral column
of spine, cranium of skull that
protects the brain, endoskeleton
that is composed of bone of
cartilage. Some characteristics
of aves are feathers, hollow
bones, and special respiratory
system.
Flickr user: Hiro
Some close relatives are parrots.
Specific examples are the Congo
African Grey Parrot like the one
above and Timneh African Grey
Parrot.
The reason for its endangerment is
illegal trapping used for cage-bird
trade and loss of their habitats.
They have a life span from 40-60 years. They love
having spray-baths and being cuddled with. They
are also known for being loud and destructive.
Cockatoos are native to Australia.
They are also found in Indonesia,
Solomon Islands, and New
Zealand. Adaptions of the cockatoo. They are
zygodactyl meaning they can use their
feet. They use them to climb which is
helpful in thick forests. Another thing
helpful in the forests is their loud
voices which they use to
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The law that protects it is the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Also
known as CITIES.
They require a couple hours of
attention a day. This almost becomes
a routine that they get used to.
Success of their
reproduction depends
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on the food supply, the
weather, and the
predators around.
Their habitats are rain forests, grasslands, and pine forests.